ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level national security review meeting today amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, issuing key directives to federal and provincial institutions to ensure maximum security preparedness across the country.The Prime Minister was briefed that all security agencies are on full alert and that every necessary measure is…
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON / TEL AVIV: The Middle East has been plunged into its most dangerous crisis in decades as US and Israeli strikes across 24 Iranian provinces have killed 201 civilians and wounded 747 others. News agencies report that Iranian Supreme Leader and the President were among the targets of the coordinated assault.Iran has…
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency session tonight to address the rapidly deteriorating situation involving Iran, as military tensions between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv continue to escalate at an alarming pace.Member states of the Security Council agreed to convene the urgent meeting in response to Iran’s retaliatory…
ABU DHABI / ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani national has lost his life after being struck by debris from an Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Abu Dhabi, in what marks one of the most direct civilian casualties linked to the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East.UAE authorities confirmed that their air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple…
TEHRAN: Iran’s state news agency ISNA has categorically dismissed circulating rumours about the death of Iranian Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami, confirming that he is in full health and actively carrying out his duties.According to ISNA, General Hatami continues to lead the armed forces without any interruption, and the claims spreading on social media…
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise in Pakistan’s bullion markets on Saturday, with the per tola rate climbing by Rs10,000 to reach Rs550,562, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Markets Association.The price of 10 grams of gold also surged by Rs8,574, settling at Rs447,018, putting further pressure on consumers and jewellers alike.The domestic spike…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military operation against Taliban militants, codenamed Operation Azm-ul-Haq (Ghazab-ul-Haq), continues to escalate, with federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirming that 331 Taliban militants have been killed and more than 500 wounded as Pakistani forces struck 33 key targets inside Afghanistan.The Pakistan Air Force conducted precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces, destroying…
QUETTA: Pakistan Railways has suspended the Bolan Mail train service between Quetta and Karachi indefinitely, citing a significant decline in passenger numbers as the primary reason behind the decision.Railway officials confirmed the suspension, stating that the drop in ridership made it difficult to justify continued operation of the service. No timeline has been provided for…
Trade union Verdi demands shorter shifts, longer rest breaks and higher weekend pay; millions of commuters strandedBERLIN —Germany’s public transport network ground to a halt on Friday as transport workers launched a nationwide strike under the banner of the powerful trade union Verdi, causing widespread disruption to buses, trams and local rail services across the…
Islamic bloc condemns Israeli violations, vows unified response to protect Palestinian rightsJEDDAH —The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened an emergency meeting of its Executive Committee at ministerial level in Jeddah on Thursday, rallying member states in response to Israel’s latest moves to expand its control over large swathes of the occupied West Bank.The meeting…
